Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emergency managers recommend Oregonians have a two-week emergency preparedness kit at home and a 72-hour "get-home" kit in a ...

The numbers are staggering, and they keep getting worse. The United States experienced 27 separate billion-dollar weather and ...

Being prepared can make a difference when it comes to ensuring your loved ones’ safety and handling situations such as ...

Emergency responders used to say three days of supplies was what you needed in case of a major earthquake or other massive disaster. Now, it's two weeks. The change was fairly recent. It came after ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This summer has been an unfortunate reminder that you truly can’t predict the weather. Especially if you ...

Barbara Stone presented the program, “Family Disaster Kits,” at the recent meeting of the Heart-N-Hands Extension Homemakers Club. The meeting and pot luck luncheon were held at the Centennial ...

Being unprepared for emergencies, even on a day hike, can have disastrous consequences. This light, customizable kit will ...